Endrick Promise on Hold: A Rising Star’s Injury & Plan B
Endrick Promise on Hold: Real Madrid’s teen sensation Endrick looked set to become the next megastar of La Liga, scoring in the league, Copa del Rey and Champions League during his breakthrough campaign. But just as momentum built, a severe hamstring‑tendon injury in mid‑May halted his rise. A fresh relapse in training during the Club World Cup tour in the U.S. has extended his time on the sidelines, prompting the club to activate its backup plan.
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Endrick Promise on Hold: The Injury That Changed the Trajectory
Endrick injured his right hamstring tendon on May 18, 2025, against Sevilla, ruling him out of the Club World Cup and Brazil national team duty. Initially sidelined for two months, he suffered a setback during Real Madrid’s U.S. training camp that reset his recovery clock. His absence is now expected to last eight to ten more weeks, meaning he likely misses the opening months of La Liga and won’t be available until mid‑September or October.
When Plan B Takes Center Stage
With Endrick unavailable, Castilla star Gonzalo García has seized his moment. After scoring four goals in the Club World Cup and sharing the tournament’s top scorer award, Real Madrid halted his proposed loan to Getafe and retained him in the first team at least until January. His clinical finishing and aerial strength have positioned him as a genuine alternative in Xabi Alonso’s attack.
Countdown to a Comeback
Currently undergoing rehabilitation abroad, Endrick is targeting a return to training in early August, with full fitness hoped for by mid‑September, just after the first international break. His path back involves more than healing—he must win back his competitive slot amid rising internal competition.
Endrick’s injury has opened a pivotal chapter in Real Madrid’s season. Whether he reclaims his trajectory or Plan B reshapes the club’s forward structure, the next months promise high stakes and drama.
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